Tech Tip #49: The Fifteen Second Slideshow

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy!Q: My kindergarten and first grade students are too young to create their own slideshows for Open House (or any parent day) and I’m just too busy. What’s an easy way to display their work digitally for parents that also involves the students in the preparation?

A: I had this problem last year. I simply ran out of time trying to prepare so I offloaded the work onto the students. I was worried it would be too much, but it turned into a wonderful experience for students and parents alike. Here’s all you do:

Go to the start button

Go to Computer in the right column

Select the folder with the pictures you want displayed as a slideshow

Select Slideshow from the toolbar

If Slideshow doesn’t show up on the toolbar, do the following:

Right-click on the folder with the pictures you want displayed as a slideshow

Select the last tab–Customize

Select Pictures from the drop-down menu

Say OK

Be prepared for students being very proud of themselves when their parents are amazed at their work.

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